How a Boise Man Went From Likeable DJ to Terrorism Suspect
Apr 22, 2025•25 min
Episode description
Boise resident Matthew Allison has been described as a “goofy, local electronic music enthusiast” by those who have come across him. But how well did his friends actually know him? Last September, Matthew was arrested for creating and spreading violent extremist online content that led to real-world murders. ProPublica reporter James Bandler joins host Lindsay Van Allen to dig into the double life of the man behind a deadly propaganda ring called “Terrorgram” — and why he chose Boise as his home base.
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